COLUMBIA, Mo, (April 15, 2025) – Flat Branch Home Loans, a leading home mortgage company, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary during its annual Shareholder Rally, held April 10-11 at several landmark venues in downtown Columbia, Missouri.

The two-day event welcomed more than 550 employees from across the country and commemorated key milestones in the company’s two-decade history. Since its founding in 2005, Flat Branch Home Loans has expanded to over 89 offices across 13 states.

The celebration kicked off at the Missouri Theatre with a Shareholder Address delivered by Founder Jim Yankee, CEO Karen Kreutizger Powell and President Jamie Pandolfo.

"If you’re not growing, you’re dying,” a quote famously said by our Founder Jim Yankee-a mantra that reflects the company’s trajectory and recent achievements. In the past year alone, Flat Branch Home Loans was named the No. 2 USDA Lender in the nation and earned the No. 1 USDA Lender in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. In Missouri, the company also ranked No. 1 for USDA, FHA and overall loan volume.

Known as the Shareholder Rally, this event celebrates Flat Branch Home Loans’ status as an employee-owned company through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In 2021, the company was sold back to its employees, a pivotal milestone that marked the beginning of a new era of employee ownership and shared success.

With its 20th anniversary hosted in its founding city, the event served a meaningful homecoming for Flat Branch Home Loans. The company continues to expand into new markets with innovative business ventures, including the recent launch of Flat Branch Bank and The Heist, a new coffee concept located in the heart of downtown Columbia.

About Flat Branch Home Loans

Established in 2005 in Columbia, Missouri, Flat Branch Home Loans specializes in providing mortgage products to borrowers across the United States. In recent years, Flat Branch Home Loans has seen substantial growth, earning No. 1 rankings in several regions and positioning itself for continued expansion.

Connect with Flat Branch Home Loans at www.flatbranchhomeloans.com or on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Flat Branch Home Loans Celebrates 20 Years at Shareholder Rally in Columbia, Missouri